IT Director Consultant

Description

Robert Half is searching for an IT Director Consultant to lead strategic and technical initiatives for a growing organization in Boise, Idaho. This position is a contract opportunity that has the potential to extend (4-6 months) that is onsite in Boise, ID. Apply today!

Duration: 4-6 months with possible extension

Work schedule 8 - 5 pm (Flexible)

Location: Onsite at first in Boise, ID

Responsibilities:

• About 60 % strategic and 40% technical responsibilities
• Initial focus will be on rebuilding IT's reputation within the company and the following projects
• Develop, implement, and test a Disaster Recovery, Backup, and Business Continuity Plan - including evaluation and migration to a more effective backup solution.
• New server acquisition, implementation, testing, and migration to improve high availability, failover, and replication capabilities.
• Migration of one server from VMware to Hyper-V.
• Deployment of an IT Asset Management system to ensure consistency, accountability, and ongoing accuracy.
• Redesign and realignment of Active Directory (AD) policies, ensuring strategic alignment with Intune policies.
• BitLocker encryption deployment across applicable devices.
• Implementation of Conditional Access VPN to enhance secure remote access.
• CIS Hardening of systems to ensure compliance with cybersecurity best practices.

Requirements

Leadership & Management Competencies

• Strategic Vision - ability to align IT operations and projects with business objectives.
• Process Discipline - emphasis on documenting procedures, building repeatable processes, and driving cross-training to ensure bench strength.
• Decision-Making & Prioritization - demonstrated ability to weigh tradeoffs, manage competing demands, and execute timely, well-informed decisions.
• Communication - intentional, proactive, and clear communication across all levels of the organization.
• Supervisory Skills - proven experience in managing staff, delegating tasks, and ensuring accountability.
• Employee Development - focus on mentoring, performance management, and fostering a collaborative IT culture.

Technical Skill Set

• Server Administration - managing, maintaining, and optimizing Windows-based servers.
• System Architecture - designing scalable, secure, and resilient IT infrastructure.
• Active Directory (AD) & Identity Management - administration, security policies, and integrations.
• Virtualization - VMware/Hyper-V or equivalent, including performance optimization.
• Microsoft 365 Tenant Management - administration of Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, and licensing.
• Scripting & Automation - PowerShell or equivalent for efficiency and process improvements.
• IT Project Leadership - experience planning, leading, and executing technical implementations.
• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity - proven capability to create, implement, and validate a comprehensive disaster recovery plan that ensures resilience and continuity of operations.

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